Bantock House Museum

Events

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01902 552195

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01902 552196

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Bantock House, once the home of the Bantock family, allows you to discover the secrets of Wolverhampton’s history. As you wander through the House you can admire our exquisite Decorative Arts collection that includes Enamels, Steel Jewellery and Japanned ware.

Temporary exhibitions take place all year round offering displays in a wide range of subjects.

The ground floor rooms are set in the Edwardian period with Arts and Crafts inspired décor much as the Bantock's would have known. The first floor highlights the trades of Wolverhampton and what life was like during Victorian Wolverhampton through the billiard room and the Victorian Rooms, which give a fascinating insight into Victorian family life and the changing role of women during this period. Here you can see beautiful examples of steel jewellery, japanned ware and enamels.

Venue Type:

Museum

Opening hours

April-October
Tues-Sun 11.00-17.00

November-March
Tues-Sun 12.00-16.00

Bank Holiday Mondays except Christmas & New Year

Closed: Mon

Christmas & New Year

Admission charges

FREE

General services and facilities

Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
General audio-guide available
Guided tours
Pre-booking service for groups
Toilets
Cafeteria
Gardens open to public
Parking for coaches
Refreshments
Shop

Children and families

Events and resources for children and families
Baby changing facilities
Children's play area

Disability access

Touch exhibits
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to all public areas

Schools services and facilities

Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Primary school education service available
Education facilities available

Commercial and hire services

Facilities for private functions and events

Bantock House Museum
Finchfield Road
Wolverhampton
West Midlands
WV3 9LQ
England

Website

Events

E-mail

Telephone

01902 552195

Fax

01902 552196

The collections on display at Bantock House highlight local trades of the 1700 and 1800s, including Japanned ware, Enamels, Steel Jewellery and Locks.

Collection details

Decorative and Applied Art, Personalities, Social History

Key artists and exhibits

Japanned ware
Enamels
Steel jewellery

Bantock House Museum
Finchfield Road
Wolverhampton
West Midlands
WV3 9LQ
England

Website

Events

E-mail

http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/bantock/events/004599.html?category=737&name=Family

Telephone

01902 552195

Fax

01902 552196

Exhibition details are listed below, you may need to scroll down to see them all.

Time Gentlemen Please

25 January — 6 May 2012 *on now

Winter opening (November to March)
Tuesday – Sunday 12pm – 4pm

Summer opening (April to October)
Tuesday – Sunday 11am – 5pm

Suitable for

Any age

Where

Bantock House and Park

Admission

Free admission

Website

Bantock House Museum
Finchfield Road
Wolverhampton
West Midlands
WV3 9LQ
England

Website

Events

E-mail

http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/bantock/events/002035.html?category=737&name=Family

Telephone

01902 552195

Fax

01902 552196

Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.

Andy Casserley

12 February 2012

Come along to the Drawing room for an entertaining and relaxing afternoon!

There is no need to book for this event, just drop in during 2-4pm.

Suitable for

Any age
Family friendly

When

2-4pm

Where

Bantock House and Park

Admission

FREE

Website

Once Upon a Time...

14 February 2012

Come along to the performance space and listen to a story then afterward create some wonderful crafts.

Suitable for

Any age

When

11:15am-12pm

Where

Bantock House and Park

Admission

FREE, drop in

Website

http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/bantock/events/003953.html?category=737&name=Family

Workshop

16 February 2012

Come along to design and make animated paper animals.

10:30am - 12pm & 1pm - 2:30pm

Suitable for

0-4
5-6
7-10
11-13

When

10:30am-2:30pm

Where

Bantock House and Park

Admission

£2 per child

Website

http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/bantock/events/003902.html?category=737&name=Family

Valuation Day

23 February 2012

Items will be valued by Fieldings Auctioneers in the tractor shed. A donation of a £1 per item will go to the event organisers, the Friends of Bantock House and Park.

Any age

When

10:30am-2:30pm

Where

Bantock House and Park

Admission

£2

Once Upon A Time ...

17 April 2012

Come along and listen to a story followed by craft activities.

Suitable for

Any age

When

11:15am-12pm

Where

Bantock House and Park

Admission

FREE

Website

http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/bantock/events/004223.html?category=737&name=Family

Workshop

18 April 2012

Children's activity to create a giant wall picture featuring your favourite Olympic sport.

10.30am -12noon & 1pm - 2.30pm

Suitable for

Any age

When

10:30am-2:30pm

Where

Bantock House and Park

Admission

£2 per child

Website

http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/bantock/events/004423.html?category=737&name=Family

Workshop

19 April 2012

10.30am - 12noon & 1pm - 2.30pm
Come along to recreate the flags of the world or design your own!

Suitable for

Any age

When

10:30am-2:30pm

Where

Bantock House and Park

Admission

£2 per child

Website

http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/bantock/events/004424.html?category=737&name=Family

Valuation Day

26 April 2012

Items will be valued by Fieldings Auctioneers in the tractor shed. A donation of a £1 per item will go to the event organisers, the Friends of Bantock House and Park.

Suitable for

Any age

When

11am-4pm

Where

Bantock House and Park

Admission

£1 per item

Website

http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/bantock/events/004416.html?category=739&name=Special%20Events

Bantock House Museum
Finchfield Road
Wolverhampton
West Midlands
WV3 9LQ
England

Website

Events

E-mail

http://www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/wolves/events/003813.html?category=740&name=Artforum

Telephone

01902 552195

Fax

01902 552196

Resources listed here may include websites, bookable tours and workshops, books, loan boxes and more. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all.

Face to face resources

Art Forum

Join Wolverhampton Art Gallery's Art Forum for fortnightly (Wednesday 16.30-18.30) art sessions for young people interested in learning more about art techniques and mediums.

Doll and Toys (KS 1)

In the Doll and Toy workshop children discover history through toys of the Victorian and Edwardian period. The emphasis can be altered to suit age and ability to compliment the schools programme, exploring topics from materials and mechanisms in social history.

History Detectives (KS 1 and 2)

History Detective’s provides activity sessions in which pupils explore Edwardian life and identify the differences between past and present lifestyles.

Science in Sculpture (KS 2)

Science in sculpture examines materials and their properties. Sheets of newspaper are transformed into sturdy structures with the help of the Darcy Turner Paper Rolling Machine!

Shadow puppets (KS 1)

Shadow puppet play is a hands-on art and literacy workshop making shadow puppets, talking about stories and performing a short play.

Paper-based and downloads

Mapping Bantock (KS 1 and 2)

A geography trail covering skills for KS1 and KS2 is provided by ‘Mapping Bantock,’ a resource pack in which plans and elevations form the basis for various activities around the site.

How to obtain

Geography trail for KS1 and KS2 Cost per pack: £15
Please contact us on (01902) 552195 or email bantockhouse@wolverhampton.gov.uk for further information or to order packs.

If you would like more information or if you would like a copy of any of our education packs please contact us:
Education Team
Bantock House Museum and Park
Finchfield Road
Wolverhampton
WV3 9LQ
Tel: 01902 552195
Email: bantockhouse@wolverhampton.gov.uk

Bantock House Museum
Finchfield Road
Wolverhampton
West Midlands
WV3 9LQ
England

Website

Events

E-mail